Charlie Lyons

Charlie Lyons is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and innovation within the technology and advertising sectors. As Co-founder and Director of the AI + Cloud Practice at Beyond from 2009 to 2021, Charlie played a key role in transforming the company into a Google Cloud Platform partner specializing in machine learning and application development, while also growing the Beyond LDN studio's workforce from 25 to over 100 employees and generating revenues exceeding £10M. In addition, Charlie co-founded GrowLab Organics, contributing to the establishment of one of the UK’s pioneering medical cannabis companies, integrating cultivation and technology to provide high-quality products and services. Earlier positions at Maverick and Brawl involved overseeing global advertising campaigns and managing client relationships, showcasing strong expertise in branding and strategic communication. Charlie holds a degree from the University of Leeds and is a graduate of Hurstpierpoint College.